art history

Two Women Drinking Coffee by Edouard Vuillard

August 27, 2023August 27, 2023

This work by Edouard Vuillard reminds me of the old Magic Eye images that ran in the Sunday comics back in the ’90s. You’d be… Read More »Two Women Drinking Coffee by Edouard Vuillard

St. Francis at the Frick Collection

June 3, 2023October 2, 2023

Meet St. Francis, who’s in the middle of receiving a…um…complicated divine visitation. This wealthy young party lover and man about town gave it all up… Read More »St. Francis at the Frick Collection

Two blond, pale-skinned women dressed in luxurious gowns sit on a balcony bordered by a stone balustrade. A young boy, dogs, birds and shoes are scattered before them.

Vittore Carpaccio Ep.4: So Many Mysteries

January 29, 2023January 30, 2023

Our final episode in our long look at Vittore Carpaccio examines the mysteries raised by a reunited panel painting and how a good cleaning can… Read More »Vittore Carpaccio Ep.4: So Many Mysteries

Vittore Carpaccio: Renaissance Storyteller

November 28, 2022July 12, 2023

Welcome back to A Long Look! I’m so glad to be back and with a real treat! I’ll be spending Season 7 bringing you highlights… Read More »Vittore Carpaccio: Renaissance Storyteller

A young woman seen from the waist up is wrapped in a blue mantle and holds a white flower in one hand. A male infant sits upright in the curve of her opposite arm and reaches forward to touch the flower.

Madonna and Child by Giotto

December 12, 2021December 16, 2021

We’re going old school in this Christmas episode as we look at Madonna and Child by Giotto di Bondone, a guy who got so famous… Read More »Madonna and Child by Giotto

The sleeves of a grey sweater are wrapped around a mug of cocoa on a desk. Beyond them is an open book with gold and rust red leaves lying on it.

Celebrating Autumn Episode

October 3, 2021October 3, 2021

Well, it’s fall, my favorite time of year! I decided to celebrate by pulling together three past episodes related to this beautiful season. We’ll revisit… Read More »Celebrating Autumn Episode

cropped view of woman sitting with a child in her lap. A large sunflower is pinned to her gown.

Expanded Ep: Woman with a Sunflower by Mary Cassatt

August 14, 2021April 30, 2024

Woman with a Sunflower looks like one of Mary Cassatt’s charming domestic scenes. But when she painted this in 1905, times were changing and this… Read More »Expanded Ep: Woman with a Sunflower by Mary Cassatt

End of Season 6

July 3, 2021July 12, 2021

Well, I’ve wrapped up our virtual road trip! I hope you enjoyed exploring works at other fantastic museums around the country. They all have great… Read More »End of Season 6

The words Hit the Road in bright yellow are superimposed over a photo of a wet road lined with tall fir trees winding into the distance.

Season 6 Hits the Road!

March 6, 2021July 13, 2023

Season 6 is finally here but with a twist! We’ll start at the Gallery but then travel virtually to other museums with fantastic online offerings. … Read More »Season 6 Hits the Road!

A composite image showing vertical slices from three paintings.

The Christmas Episode

December 20, 2020January 9, 2024

I wasn’t sure I wanted to celebrate Christmas after this dumpster fire of a year. But we’re starting to have some good news, so I’ve… Read More »The Christmas Episode